Bars Resturants Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Teleoferta Car Wash

A car wash by day and a large active discotheque by night. They have a disc jockey and sometimes live bands. It has no walls. You can hang at the small bar and if there is more than 1 person they have many plastic tables and chairs to accommodate. This place can get quite packed with people. It is a typical Dominican experience. They also serve some typical foods on site. Everyone should try and go to a car wash for a night out if you want to mingle with the real Dominicans.

Location: Ave 27 de Febuero and Maximo Gomez, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana

Teatro Nacional / National Theater

The new name of the theater is now Teatro Eduardo Brito as of July 2006

Built in 1973 these auditoriums have the perfect high fidelity acoustics that make all the performances hale here an excellent event. The main theater, Sala Principal, the largest of the two auditoriums, can hold 1,600 people and features many top dance, music, and dramatic performances (ie:Plácido Domingo).The smaller auditorium, Sala Ravelo, will hold up to 175 persons and is mainly used for conferences and small speeches.

The Secretary of Culture was authorized by law to change the name from National Theater to the Eduardo Brito Theater. President Leonel Fernandez created law number 177-06 which was approved by the National Congress, that decided that instead of being called Teatro Nacional/ National Theater it is officially changed to Teatro Eduardo Brito ( Eduardo Brito (1906-1946) is a Dominican born baritone. Started as a shoe shine boy.Studied in Italy. Very popular in Spain and became known also in Puerto Rico, Cuba, USA, and the Latin American Countries. He returned to Dominican Republic with a "mental illness" which many say it was syphilis/ sifilis. He died a crazy man. Complete information on Brito here(new window) )There is a CD sometimes it is available on Amazon.com called "El Cantante Nacional" keep checking back occasionally to see if it is available) .

No one is permitted to enter with Jeans or Tennis Shoes. Dress is Formal to Semi-Formal. You cannot enter the theater performance area once the show has started. Cell Phones must be turned off.

They do have a place inside the theater that serves Food and Beverages. There is a bar

To see the seating charts and find out more information

Contact: Ticket office: 809-682-7255, Central: 809- 687-3191, Public Relations: 809-685-3779

Location: Av. César Nicolás Penson and Avenida Máximo Gómez 35, Plaza de la Cultura, Santo Domingo. Enter at the Calles Pedro Henriquez Ureña y César Nicolás Penson, Gazcue, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Restaurante del Lago (International food)

Visit this restaurant once and it could become a favorite when you want to feel like you left the city but really did not. It is peaceful and the lake view in nice. Sitting outside on the terrace is very enjoyable with a nice breeze blowing. Inside the air-conditioning is very comfortable and it has a more formal feel yet it is quite comfortable. The prices are very reasonable and the staff is exceptionally friendly and efficient. A nice place to go to unwind and enjoy a good meal of International Cuisine.

Credit cards accepted

Hours: daily from 11AM to 11PM

Contact: 809-482-7924

Location: Av. Anacaona #24, Los Cacicazgos, Parque Mirador Sur, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana

Discoteca Fantasy/ Fantasy Disco

This is a very popular disco for the Dominicans. It is very dark inside and the music is very loud. Here you can dance continuously to Merengue, Bachata and Salsa. The dance floor is quite small with a water fall running down the wall behind, it can be a fun place to dance. Since it is so dark you don't have to feel uncomfortable if you can't dance well, just work your way to the center of the crowd and forget about everything. There is no cover charge but there is a dress code, men are not permitted to enter if they have T shirts or Tank tops. They check for guns at the door also with a metal wand. The waitresses wear some of the shortest shirts I've ever seen. The alcohol is not very expensive. If your drinking mixed drinks, get a bottle and mixers. Its much cheaper this way. Hours: 6PM til ?.

Contact: 809-535-5581

Location: Avenida Heroes de Luperón #29, La Feria (its about a block from the Malecón), Santo Domingo

Cinema Café

It's a meeting place of artists, students, young professionals, music and movie-lovers alike. Next to the Cinemateca Nacional/ -National Film Library in Plaza de la Cultura (more info. opens in new window). It is decorated with movie posters and is a place to listen to some good music. They have different special evenings and many concerts with an impromptu stage for frequent poetry readings, music and theater performances.

They serve a Creole menu in addition to Spanish tapas. There is a sushi bar on Thursdays. They also serve a wide variety of teas, juices, beers and drinks.

The patio is very inviting. A nice stop anytime especially after visiting the museums. theater and the lovely grounds surrounding the place.

Hours: Monday thru Thursday 11AM to 1AM, Fridays 11AM to 3AM. Saturday 4PM to 3PM, Sunday 5PM to 1AM

Contact: 809-221-7555 http://www.cinemacafe.com.do

Location: Plaza de la Cultura. Enter at the Calles Pedro Henriquez Ureña, Gazcue, Santo Domingo

Cafe del Rio Bar and Cafe

Located at the mouth of the river Ozama on the opposite side of the river from Colonial Zone. Dine and see the boats come in at the Marina and see a great view of the Colonial Zone.

Open Monday thru Saturady from 6PM

Contact: 809-596-2518 and 809-205-1801

Location: Plaza Marina Bartolome Colon, Av. Miguel Barcelo, Margen oriental del Rio Ozama, A few meters from the puente Flotante, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Restaurante Boga Boga (Spanish Food)

Serving Comida Española/ Spanish food Specializing in their Paellas and Seafood dishes. Their Entremeses Boratapas, Picadellas, Munchies, Appetizers, Snacks, whatever name you give them, they are great. Even if you come for just for a little shack plate of Serrano ham (hanging from the ceiling), Manchrgo cheese, and Chorizo (Spanish sausage) with a drink and a cigar it is worth the visit.

Contact: 809-472-0950

Location: Av. Bolivar #203 next to Apart-Hotel Plaza Florida, La Esperilla, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana

Barra Payan also known only as Payan

This is a 24 hour sandwich shop and the prices are very good. They are usually always crowded and quite noisy, especially late at night on the weekends. It is for sure a local hangout. It is a real experience to visit, even if it is only for their famous fresh squeezed juices and to see the place.Try the blended juice with carnation milk, with or without added sugar, these are wonderful and so refreshing. Many of the sandwiches are made on fresh baked pan de auga, a great crusty bread. If you do not know Spanish it is really no problem.You can just point. Pick something on the giant wall menu, have a little adventure. The first sandwich on the menu is their special and it is quite good. I usually ask for extra pickles/ pepinillos as they have good pickles. They do not sell alcohol.

Contact: 809-689-6654

Location: 30 de Marzo #140, Santo Domingo (any taxi driver in Santo Domingo knows where it is), Dominican Republic

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El Conuco

This is a great spot for tourists and Dominicans alike. They serve Criollo food which is typical Dominican. Lunch and dinner are served buffet style so one can have a little taste of all the traditional foods. You can also enjoy some live entertainment with typical Dominican dance and song. The food is average priced and excellent and the entertainment and the pleasant staff makes it a must visit for the first timer here in the country and for those who live here.

Contact: 809-686-0129 http://www.elconuco.com.do

Location: Casímiro de Mora #152, Gazcue, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana (ask almost anyone in Colonial Zone and they will direct you)

Café Belgrado

Offering central European kitchen with German and Belgian beers in a European atmosphere. The place is small and familiar. We offer a Beer Club where you get a free beer for every ten consumed.

Many of the customers are expats and business people that live here as well as staff from various embassies.

Well behaved dogs are welcome on the terrace.

Hours: Mon-Thu: 6pm - midnight, Fri/ Sat: 6pm - 2 am, Sun: closed

Contact: 809-534-6001

Location: Sarasota Ave. (close to Bella Vista mall) just before you reach the Nunez and Carceres, Santo Domingo

Avenida Venezuela

Not really a bar. Not really a restaurant. But, this is the place to party the night away. There are many different bars, Colmados, and places to eat along this stretch of the road. The weekends and holidays the party is even out on the street. All price ranges and types of music to listen and dance to or just hang out and people watch. It is a 3 block section where the local Dominican goes to party.

East Santo Domingo, across the Ozama River, Av. Venezuela and Av. San Vicente de Paul. Ask any taxi driver and he can get you there. It takes about 10 minutes from Colonial Zone.